13 Helpful Cooking Tips for Home Chefs of Any Level

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or already well-versed in the virtues of meal prep, chances are you’re spending a lot more time doing it than normal right now. Regardless of which scenario applies to you, there are a few things we could all remember to do to keep things in the kitchen—and in your fridge, freezer, and pantry—more manageable, and more delicious (duh!), too. From the right methods for freezing pretty much anything to the best way to keep your tender herbs fresh, here are 13 tricks of the trade to help you feel empowered while cooking at home.